Rivermead Leisure Centre

Rivermead Leisure Centre on Richfield Avenue, Reading RG1 8EQ offers excellent 3G football facilities for players looking to play small-sided or full-size football in Reading. The venue features four dedicated 6-a-side floodlit football pitches alongside a full-size 11-a-side 3G football pitch, providing flexible options for casual games, leagues, training sessions and competitive matches.

The premium 3G artificial grass surfaces provide reliable all-weather playing conditions throughout the year. Professional outdoor floodlights make the pitches particularly suitable for evening football and winter games.

3G Football Pitches

• 4 x dedicated 6-a-side 3G football pitches
• 1 x full-size 11-a-side 3G football pitch
• Suitable for 6-a-side, 7-a-side and 11-a-side football
• Premium all-weather 3G artificial grass
• Professional-grade floodlights
• Tall-style 7-a-side football goals
• Suitable for leagues, training sessions and casual football games

The flexible pitch configuration makes Rivermead a great option whether you're organising a regular 6-a-side football game, looking for a 7-a-side football pitch, or need a full 11-a-side football pitch in Reading.

Footwear Rules

To protect the 3G playing surface, players should ensure they arrive with suitable footwear.

Permitted:
Astro turf trainers (TF) or clean artificial grass (AG) football boots.

Not permitted:
Metal studs or sharp blades must not be worn on the 3G pitches.

Changing Rooms & Facilities

Players have access to excellent supporting facilities within the leisure centre, including:

• Changing rooms
• Hot showers
• Toilets
• Players' Lounge
• Indoor café for drinks and post-match refreshments
• On-site parking

Parking

🚗 Free on-site parking is available for up to 3 hours.

Players should check whether their vehicle needs to be registered at the main leisure centre reception when they arrive.

Getting There

📍 Rivermead Leisure Centre
Richfield Avenue
Reading
RG1 8EQ

🚆 Reading Station: approximately a 15-minute walk from the venue.

🚌 Bus: the local number 40 bus provides another convenient option for reaching the leisure centre.

The central location makes Rivermead easily accessible for players travelling from Reading town centre, Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley and surrounding Berkshire areas.

Whether you're organising a 6-a-side football game, a 7-a-side match, a full 11-a-side fixture, or simply searching to play football near me, Rivermead Leisure Centre provides some of the best 3G football pitches in Reading.

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